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Preserving the 'language of Canada'

Mi'kmaq has somehow survived repeated attempts to wipe it out. But despite current efforts to keep it alive, the only language to ever arise from Nova Scotia's forests, rivers and coast is in trouble. Many young people whose parents speak Mi'kmaq have switched to English and French. And that generation is the only thing keeping it from joining the 13 aboriginal languages currently listed as endangered. "It is the language of Canada itself," said Eskasoni resident Joel Denny. "There should be a law in protecting the language in Canada."

Full story at http://www.hfxnews.ca/index.cfm?sid=52012&sc=89

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